US8015743B2 - Laser emitter mounting system for large caliber guns - Google Patents
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- the disclosed embodiments of the present invention are in the field of weapons such as for military ordnance.
- one exemplary embodiment relates to a weapons training system which uses an in-bore laser emitting device to provide cost effective operator training.
- MILES Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System
- each laser transmitter is set to mimic the effective range of the weapon on which it is used.
- these systems are coupled with a real-time datalink allowing position and event data to be transmitted back to a central site for data collection and display.
- this laser when this laser is employed it simulates the targeting of the larger caliber gun for training and practice purposes but reduces the costs of such armament dramatically.
- the selected laser is not hazardous to those involved. Therefore, the system is appropriate for force-on-force exercises
- the device Because the military needs to repeatedly alternate between the training device and live ammunition, the device must be easy to install and quickly ready to use. When installed, the beam-alignment of the laser should most nearly match that of the main gun bore without the need for extensive independent calibration procedures.
- a negative aspect of current systems is that they lack means to consistently position the laser within the chamber. Therefore, current systems must be re-calibrated every time they are installed. The calibration process can be tedious and time consuming, and therefore, may absorb valuable training hours.
- An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may meet some or all of the aforementioned needs.
- Applicant has devised a laser mounting system that will quickly and precisely position a laser emitter within a large caliber gun.
- An exemplary embodiment of this invention may provide a mounting system to quickly outfit an existing large caliber barrel with a laser emitter which may be used in training exercises.
- a further advantage of at least one exemplary embodiment is that the laser, so mounted, may possess an alignment most nearly matching that of the main gun bore. Therefore, no independent calibration procedures may be required beyond the standard bore sighting performed on the main gun bore.
- Yet another advantage of an exemplary embodiment of this invention is that the laser mounting system may be easily disengaged and reinstalled while still maintaining the lasers precise alignment and position within the barrel.
- the device may not rotate within or back out of the main gun bore during training conditions.
- an exemplary embodiment of this invention may facilitate training by involving the loader in the simulation.
- FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of an embodiment with the proximal end of the mounting system in the foreground as it would appear installed in the main gun chamber.
- FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of an embodiment showing the distal end of the mounting system in the foreground as it would appear installed in the main gun chamber.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the mounting system.
- an exemplary embodiment of the laser emitter mounting system 1 comprises a breech assembly 3 detachably engaged with a mounting assembly 5 .
- a tubular member 11 may connect and support forward adapter 16 and aft adapter 15 .
- a mounting block 24 may be detachably fixed to the interior surface of aft adapter 15 .
- a laser emitter 22 may be seated on mounting block 24 so as to precisely align the laser inside the mounting assembly 5 , preferably at the concentric center of the mounting assembly 5 .
- adapters 15 and 16 have a diameter slightly less than, but approximating, the barrel diameter at their respective locations when slidably engaged within the main gun barrel 100 .
- forward and aft O-rings 19 and 12 are positioned on their respective adapters to provide a removably fixed interface with the proximal interior surface of the main gun bore 100 .
- breech assembly 3 securely seats the mounting assembly 5 in position by engaging an anti-roll plate which is secured to the proximal surface of aft adaptor 15 .
- the breech assembly 3 comprises a U-shaped member 81 that is composed of a cross-member 85 connecting oppositely disposed parallel sides 26 .
- the U-shaped member 81 is designed and is of such a shape as to fit securely in the mortises of the breech ring of the main gun.
- the U-shaped member 81 may have structure to house a spring loaded piston assembly which is engaged by lever 20 .
- a loader interface box 14 may be secured to cross-member 85 and may be in electrical communication with the laser emitter and/or the electrical triggering mechanism of the main gun 100 .
- the loader interface box 14 may have a loader interface button 17 .
- FIG. 2 the posterior side of the breech assembly 3 is shown with cross-member 85 connecting oppositely disposed parallel sides 26 .
- Cross-member 85 may have forwardly extending arms 89 which project forward to capture anti-roll plate 29 .
- the breech assembly 3 is shown fully engaged with the anti-roll plate 29 .
- the mounting assembly 5 is prevented from rotating in either direction.
- An optional piston assembly with optional spring-loading may be provided with the breech assembly 3 .
- the piston cylinder housing 86 is in line so that its piston 35 may penetrate anti-roll plate 29 at aperture 18 , as shown.
- the piston assembly may be engaged by lowering the lever arm 20 shown in FIG. 1 .
- piston shoulder 36 abuts anti-roll plate 29 and provides a compression force on anti-roll plate 29 such that mounting assembly 5 , so attached to the breech assembly 3 , is prevented from backing out of the main gun 100 bore during operations.
- anti-roll plate 29 also provides a stop analogous to that provided by the rim of a standard shell casing.
- FIG. 3 shown is an exploded view of an exemplary embodiment showing the breech assembly 3 with loader interface box 14 , a laser emitter 22 with electrical communication ports 126 , mounting block 24 , aft O-rings 12 , anti-roll plate 29 , aft adaptor 15 with grooves 12 A, tubular member 11 , forward adaptor 16 with grooves 19 A, and forward O-rings 19 .
- Grooves 19 A and 12 A can accommodate and retain O-rings.
- Tubular member 11 may be used to connect and support forward adaptor 16 and aft adaptor 15 such that a laser passing through the center of mounting assembly 5 would pass through the concentric centers of both adaptors.
- the anti-roll plate 29 is attached to the base of mounting assembly 5 simulating the cartridge case of a larger caliber weapon.
- mounting assembly 5 is slideably inserted into the main gun chamber in the same manner as a live round. Upon inserting the mounting assembly 5 into the main gun chamber, the O-rings compress within the main gun bore 100 to provide constant seating and maintain the accuracy of the device. Laser emitter 22 is suspended within the main gun bore 100 such that the laser is aligned with the concentric center of the bore. After the mounting assembly 5 is fully seated in the main gun chamber, the breech assembly 3 is placed in position in the mortises of the breech ring of the main gun 100 until it seats on the anti-roll plate 29 .
- a laser beam (not shown) emitted by the laser emitter 22 may be aligned with the concentric center of the main gun bore 100 .
- the system may be wired so that the laser transmission is activated by the gun's electronic triggering mechanism 102 .
- the guns electronic triggering mechanism 102 may be in electrical communication with the loader interface box 14 .
- the unit may require depression of the loader's button 17 in the firing sequence.
- pushing the loader interface button 17 might simulate pushing a shell into the main gun bore 100 .
- the loader's interface box 14 may include the loader by adding a simulated load function.
- the loader interface box may contain electronics that provide a simulated blast sound to the loader.
- the mounting assembly 5 may be a single molded member having the same or similar geometry and grooves.
- a frame-type architecture with support members that connect and support a plurality of conceivable adaptors may be substituted.
- O-rings are particularly well-suited to promote a compression fit
- many alternative structures may be substituted that would still fit within the concept of this invention.
- any disclosed embodiment may include any of the optional or exemplary features of the other embodiments.
- the exemplary embodiments herein disclosed are not intended to be exhaustive or to unnecessarily limit the scope of the invention.
- the exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the principles utilized, so that others skilled in the art may practice the invention. Having shown and described exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will realize that many variations and modifications may be made to affect the described invention. Many of those variations and modifications will provide the same result and fall within the spirit of the appended claims.
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